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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear SSHA faculty and graduate students,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attached and appended below: These are start of the semester reminders and resources, related to instructional policies and student support, with special reminders about COVID 19 resources.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Do you have topics or questions you would like to see highlighted in future SSHA outreach? Ideas are welcomed! Outreach is during key times in the semester, generally on a monthly basis.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Basic Needs</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While teaching and mentoring students, we may be the first point of contact about basic needs questions. These are some important resources to share and highlight:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">With COVID 19, campus has a one-stop site featuring student resources at
<a href="https://success.ucmerced.edu/"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://success.ucmerced.edu/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:#323336">The Technology Resources Program (</span><a href="https://ue.ucmerced.edu/technology-resources" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://ue.ucmerced.edu/technology-resources</span></a><span style="color:#323336">) is available
to students who need loaner technology to complete coursework this Spring.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">For emergency funding and housing, information and appointment button is available for students at
<a href="https://studentaffairs.ucmerced.edu/dean-students/emergency-funds"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://studentaffairs.ucmerced.edu/dean-students/emergency-funds</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Campus Communications</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All UCM students are now part of an “Academic Success Resources” CatCourse, with weekly announcements focused on campus resources, success tips, and just-in time support. If you would like to be added to the site, contact Miriam Chavez
(<a href="mailto:mchavez63@ucmerced.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">mchavez63@ucmerced.edu</span></a>) To receive campus level information about support and resources for undergraduates, all instructors may join the Student Success Listserv
(<a href="https://studentsuccess.ucmerced.edu/listserv" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://studentsuccess.ucmerced.edu/listserv</span></a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Inclusive Principles, in a Remote Context</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">To start the semester, noting context and some principles for working together can help build rapport and community. An example includes: “</span><i>Many of us are trying to balance caring for children/loved ones with work/school responsibilities,
so please be flexible and supportive of each other.”</i> This kind of reminder can be tailored and noted periodically to assure students that we are in this together.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Instructional Video Recordings in Classroom Spaces</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:#333333">For recording activities, classrooms are reserved for courses that require technology or laboratory space that is only available on-campus. To initiate the reservation process, please complete and submit a </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x74VSUoLAXDJJZhf_5SYkbdGHmBtneY1s_BJB4cTHRmCZhwxRAgL5QEGahHhmuRyM9YPrcx7sp0t_NSX21-BZLKsddtMNXVf6XmoWecjI033G1l3qhqMpn-xSsLp7-wX7JcmA2C2k5bzR1_doElPdrF5hMkDLOTTQ_gpAaXyFQTDdY7GeuNW-1O5OGqE9Vr85iFzIf1fuuMkb_RfkwTJ109KrXgA-6wOr3MAbKkcync=&c=3xS5g8Rg0uzllmY0_kzpG8YzZHJUO5sRRyjUhpk-v9tnaht5XhYH6Q==&ch=rCaD1F-C4mOsQ-QARu08jUGeybClKs-cCBUOWOzzoDcYnCraSpnMRA==" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0078C1">reservation
form</span></a><span style="color:red"> </span><span style="color:#333333">at least three working days in advance of use. This request process has full support from the Office of Information Technology, with associated COVID 19 safety protocols. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Support by Academic Advisors</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As a key reminder: Academic advisors play a key role in supporting students’ academic progress, with guidance on policies, petitions, and campus resources at
<a href="https://ssha-advising.ucmerced.edu/meet-your-advisor/advisor-appointments">
<span style="color:#0563C1">https://ssha-advising.ucmerced.edu/meet-your-advisor/advisor-appointments</span></a> Bobcat Advising is an advising resource for undeclared majors and first year students at:
<a href="https://bobcat-advising-center.ucmerced.edu/"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://bobcat-advising-center.ucmerced.edu/</span></a> Do feel encouraged to remind students that academic advisors are here to provide support and guidance.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tutoring Centers</b> in a wide range of disciplines – now Centers for Academic Success – can be accessed centrally via
<u><span style="color:#1155CC"><a href="https://success.ucmerced.edu/tutoring"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://success.ucmerced.edu/tutoring</span></a>
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